Local obituaries for Hyden, KY & Leslie County
John C. Gross
May 30, 2021
John C. Gross age 66, of London, Kentucky , formerly of Leslie County, husband of Vickey Gross, passed away Sunday, May 30th at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. John was the son of the late Willard and Geneva Jackson Gross, born March 21, 1955 in Leslie County, Kentucky. He worked as a strip miner. He ...
Clarence Howard
May 13, 2021
Clarence Howard was born March 27, 1942 in Hyden, Kentucky, a son of the late Robert “Bobby” Howard & the late Mary Farler Howard. Clarence spent most of his life in Hyden, Kentucky and by occupation he was a former factory worker. Clarence was of the Church of Christ faith and was a member of the Stinnett Church of...
Joyce (Allen) Brock
May 12, 2021
Joyce Allen Brock was born March 10, 1936 in Ary, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Mitchell & Margaret Combs Allen. She was united in marriage to Lonnie Dale Brock on June 07, 1955 in Indiana. Joyce was of the Baptist faith and was a talented piano player. By occupation, Joyce was a registered nurse, retired from Mount Mary...
Lloyd Griffith
May 8, 2021
Lloyd Griffith, age 70 of Hyden, Kentucky passed away on Saturday at the Rockcastle Regional Hospital, Mt. Vernon, Kentucky. He was ther son of the late Millard and Bessie Coots. Lloyd enjoyed spending time with his son Ethan, working on cars, watching westerns on television.
Lloyd is preceded in death by his wife, Betty Griffith, parents, Millard...
Michael Carl Rice
May 5, 2021
Michael Carl Rice was born August 31, 1951 at home, in Saul, Kentucky to the union of the late Luther and Opal Gay Rice. Michael spent his former years in Saul before moving to Indiana for work. He worked as a Robotics engineer and Maintenance Supervisor for the Enkei America with more than 38 years of service upon retirement....
Jimmie Shepherd
May 4, 2021
Jimmie Shepherd was born December 02, 1938 in Leslie County, Kentucky to the union of the late Wilson & Mary Lewis Shepherd. Jimmie was united in marriage to Carolyn Hacker on March 09, 1963. Jimmie was of the Pentecostal faith and had been a life-long resident of Leslie County. By occupation, Jimmie was a retired coal miner, employed by...
Johnny Bruce Maggard
May 3, 2021
Johnny Bruce Maggard was born July 12, 1960 in Hyden, Kentucky to Audrey Morgan Maggard and the late Benjamin Maggard. Johnny was a Leslie County native and by occupation he worked as a truck driver and heavy equipment operator. He was united in marriage to Shirley Green on April 12, 1980 at the Muncy Creek Baptist Church. Johnny was...
Linda M. Fields
Apr 16, 2021
Linda M. Fields was born July 11, 1955 in Richmond, Kentucky to the union of the late Pearl & Leona Howard Fields. She loved dolls, as well as teddy bears and had a large collection. Linda was a strong- willed person and stood steadfast in her faith. She departed this walk of life on Friday, April 16, 2021 at...
Ernest Hensley
Apr 16, 2021
Ernest Hensley, aged 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 16, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. Ernest leaves behind his loving and devoted wife of 66 years, Mershel Woods Hensley of East Bernstadt, KY, three beloved children, Yvonne Tudor (John) of East Bernstadt, KY, Calvin Hensley of Dayton, OH, and Elaine Hensley of Dayton, OH, and one...
Wilburn Partin
Apr 9, 2021
Wilburn Partin, former long-time resident of Leslie County was born in Bell County on March 05, 1944 to the union of the late Leslie and Mable Partin.
He was united in marriage to Linda Collett on August 09, 1985. By occupation, Wilburn was a retired truck driver, employed by Walmart. He was of the Baptist faith and...
Laureen A. (Aloma) Kanyan - Reimer
Apr 7, 2021
Laureen A. Kanyan – Reimer of Hyden, Kentucky was born My 26, 1955 in Ypsilanti, MI to the late Doris Aloma Jenkins. Laureen had been a resident of Hyden, Kentucky for the past six years. She was a United States Veteran and was of the Baptist faith.
She departed this walk of life on Wednesday, April 07,...
Cecil "Dood” Pace
Apr 1, 2021
Cecil “Dood” Pace, a resident of Bledsoe, Kentucky was born December 31, 1934 in Harlan, Kentucky to the union of the late William “Bill” and Sarah Griffith Pace. By occupation, Cecil “Dood” was a truck driver, and had served as a bus driver for the Harlan County School System.
He was a United States Veteran, having served...
Roy Howard
Mar 28, 2021
Roy Howard of Hyden, Kentucky was born February 08, 1940 in Hyden, KY. He was born to the union of the late Manuel and Mary Morgan Howard. Roy was united in marriage to Jackie Keen on April 09, 1962 at Stinnett, KY. Roy served as magistrate for the Leslie County Fiscal Court for 12 years and by...
John C. Hacker
Mar 27, 2021
John Hacker was born February 07, 1947 in Leslie County, Kentucky to the union of the late Henry and Emily Collett Hacker. He was a life-long resident of Leslie County and by occupation he worked as a coal miner on a strip job. John was an avid hunter and fisherman. He also enjoyed riding four-wheelers. Above all, John cherished...
Makayla Diseree Venise Collett
Mar 22, 2021
Makayla Diseree Venise Collett, 21, of Helton, KY was born in Hyden, Kentucky on August 16, 1999. She was a daughter of Ricky Collett and Jennifer Marissa Nantz. She was a former employee of Walmart. She was a loving mother. Makayla enjoyed drawing, painting and the outdoors. Above all, she took great pride in being a mother to her...
Donny Harold Morgan
Mar 18, 2021
Donny Harold Morgan was born September 08, 1943 in Hyden, Kentucky to the late Floice Morgan. He was a life-long resident of Leslie County and was residing at Hoskinston, Kentucky at the time of his passing. He was affiliated with the Central Presbyterian Church and by occupation, Donny was a retired computer factory worker. Donny enjoyed art and especially...
Thomas Ray Callahan
Mar 15, 2021
On Monday, March 15, 2021 Thomas Callahan aka “Popeye” passed away at the age of 48 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born October 04, 1972 to the late Ray & Bessie Elkins Callahan.
Tommy had a passion for cars and motorcycles. He was a self-employed mechanic.
Survivors include his...
Patricia Ann (Martin) Couch
Mar 11, 2021
Patricia Ann Couch, a resident of Oneida, KY was born January 15, 1962 in Hyden, Kentucky to the union of the late Eugene & Debbie Barger Martin. She was united to marriage shortly after graduating high school to George Couch on May 30, 1980.
She was a beloved homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was...
Joyce (Turner) Miniard
Mar 8, 2021
Joyce Ann Turner Minard was born in Hyden, Kentucky July 19, 1946 to the union of the late Marcus & Belva Fox Turner. She was united in marriage to Benton Paul Miniard on May 15, 1964 in Hazard, Kentucky. She was a life-long resident of Leslie County and was member of the Cutshin Church of Christ. She...
Alpha Jane (Turner) Adams
Feb 21, 2021
Alpha Jane Adams, a daughter of the late James “Jim” and Cinda Pennington Turner, was born March 26, 1942 in Hyden, Kentucky. She was united in marriage to Willard Adams on October 09, 1965 in Baker Fork.
She was the co-owner and operator of the Adams Gift Shop & Music and the A&S Value Tree in Hyden. ...
